Christina Polanen
Screenwriter, Playwright, Director, Storyteller
Philosophy
Christina believes that excellent comedy should be thought-provoking and tastefully daring, creating a catharsis for the struggles one faces each day. She knows that daring observational jokes about how the world works are often frowned upon, but when indulged in for all the right reasons, such laughter reveals a healthy way of seeing the world for what it is, and how it can be improved when everyone unites.
Quote
“I discovered my knack for satire writing in 11th grade during a Comedy Literature class. That passion for joking about outrageous events - whether big or small - has only burned brighter within me. This need to explore the truth around us through a comedy lens won’t be dying down anytime soon.” - Christina Polanen * Screenwriter, Playwright, Director, Storyteller
Services
Directing
Directing and crafting unique, socially conscious narratives for stage and screen.
Scriptwriting
Be it feature-length screenplays, shorts, animation, TV episodes or plays, I do it all!
Storytelling
From the physical comedy of clowning to the concise wit of Instagram shorts and the depth of short stories, I craft memorable tales in many forms
“Christina’s work is intelligent, compassionate, and gifted, with a distinctive sense of humor. Raising awareness and empowering others are part of Christina’s singular mission through her socially driven stories.”
Catherine Filloux, Award-Winning Playwright & Librettist
"Christina was a spectacular Director to work with. She was very in tune with the messages I wanted portrayed in my original play, showed a great sensitivity while collaborating with actors of all ages, and motivated everyone that we would create something beautiful together. Would collaborate with her again in a heartbeat."
Corliss Parker, Playwright
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